Title: AML Compliance Investigator
Company: MUFG Bank Ltd.
Location: Apache Junction, Arizona, United States
Hannah Jones, AML Compliance Investigator at MUFG Bank Ltd., has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in Compliance and Investigation.
Ms. Jones is recognized for her leadership and expertise in the areas of compliance and investigations. Having demonstrated a wealth of expertise in creative thinking and problem-solving skills throughout her professional journey, she has spent the past few years as an anti-money laundering compliance investigator at MUFG Bank Ltd. in Tempe, Arizona. In this capacity, Ms. Jones investigates complex cases, compiles critical metrics for upper management, trains new investigators, contributes to special projects and conducts quality control. Her most notable achievement since being acquired by the banking institution was uncovering a group of individuals unlawfully paying for underage material. Through her diligent investigation, Ms. Jones was also credited with locating a missing teenager, an accomplishment that remains deeply meaningful to her.
Before being recruited by MUFG Bank Ltd., Ms. Jones worked as a compliance analyst at PayPal in Chandler, Arizona, from 2021 to 2022. There, she continued to focus on her analytical abilities and contributed to the company’s efforts to maintain regulatory standards. Between 2019 and 2021, Ms. Jones excelled in the roles of associate analyst I and II at AML RightSource in Phoenix, Arizona, where she developed foundational skills in anti-money laundering investigations and compliance protocols.
Pivoting into this sector, Ms. Jones’s professional background previously included experience as a freelance writer and blogger from 2017 to 2020. During this period, she leveraged her communication skills to produce content across various platforms. Ms. Jones additionally worked as a copywriter for Argis Solutions Inc. in Aurora, Colorado, between 2018 and 2019, where she crafted compelling written materials for diverse audiences.
Ms. Jones’s diverse background began in 2011 as a consultant at the University of Plymouth in Devon, U.K., in 2011. She also worked as a para educator at the Foundation for Blind Children in Chandler, Arizona, in 2012, providing educational assistance to visually impaired students, before becoming a scholarship program coordinator at the Flinn Foundation in Phoenix, Arizona, from 2012 to 2013. In this role, she managed scholarship initiatives and supported students’ academic pursuits. Taking a career break to raise her children, Ms. Jones returned to the workforce as an executive assistant at SDR Ventures LLC in 2016, supporting executive leadership with organizational and administrative tasks.
In preparation for her future, Ms. Jones earned a Bachelor of Arts in English literature with a minor in Hebrew from Arizona State University in 2012. Her studies provided her with strong analytical and communication skills that have been instrumental throughout her professional life. Ms. Jones also obtained a writing certificate on campus that same year. Among other professional credentials, she received first aid certification, CPR certification and Article Nine certification, a mandatory Arizona training for professionals, providers and caregivers working with the Division of Developmental Disabilities. Furthermore, Ms. Jones earned a level one security clearance from the State of Arizona.
Ms. Jones’s dedication extends beyond her professional responsibilities into civic engagement and community service. She is actively involved with the women’s group at MUFG Bank Ltd., fostering empowerment within the organization. Previously, Ms. Jones held roles with Project Humanity and the Paz de Cristo Community Center.
Crediting her success to the guidance of exceptional mentors and leaders who recognized her potential and supported her development throughout her career, Ms. Jones maintains a strong desire to become a manager in the future. She also hopes that by sharing her story, she can inspire others who have faced difficult times, demonstrating that it is possible to pivot careers successfully and overcome challenges with resilience and determination.
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